Care & Education Management Services (CEMS)
Registered Manager - Child Care
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About Us
VAL's Community is an inclusive, supportive and rewarding organisation providing therapeutic care and education for children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), trauma-related needs, and complex social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
Our HEART values underpin both what we believe and how we behave, creating a pathway for children and young people to thrive:
- Holistic Support – We take a whole-child approach, ensuring each child's care, education and emotional wellbeing work together to provide consistent, coordinated support.
- Empathy – We take time to understand each child's experiences, behaviours and emotions, responding with patience, compassion and trauma-informed practice.
- Ambition – We encourage every child to build confidence, develop resilience and achieve their personal goals, celebrating every success along the way.
- Respect – We value every child as an individual, promoting positive relationships where they feel safe, heard, respected and empowered.
- Thriving – We create nurturing environments where children can recover from trauma, develop healthy relationships, gain independence and build a positive future.
Please visit www.valscommunity.co.uk to learn more!
📍 Location: Retford (DN22)
💼 Salary: £50,000 – £57,200 per annum plus bonus package
🕒 Full-Time | Permanent | 40 Hours per Week (flexible to meet the needs of the business)
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💙 About VAL's Community
Our SAFETY values underpin both what we believe and how we behave, creating a pathway for children and young people to excel:
- Safeguarding – At the heart of everything we do
- Acceptance – We have a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination
- Focus – Our values and ethos complement the highly regulated industry we work in
- Emotional Resilience – We work together to build emotional resilience
- Teamwork – Our values and ethos support strong collaboration
- Young People – We nurture skills that help young people achieve positive outcomes
✨ About the Role
As Registered Manager, you will lead and inspire a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, therapeutic, and person-centred care for children and young people with Learning Disabilities and Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
You will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing environment where young people can thrive, develop independence, and achieve their full potential.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a children's residential service supporting young people with Learning Disabilities and EBD
- Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding requirements, and relevant legislation
- Promote positive outcomes through structured, therapeutic approaches
- Support, mentor, and develop staff teams to deliver exceptional care
- Maintain high standards of care, behaviour management, and documentation
- Foster a positive, child-centred culture focused on safety, wellbeing, and development
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✅ What We're Looking For
- Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within children's residential services (LD/EBD experience desirable)
- Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and quality standards
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or currently working towards)
- Experience supporting young people with behaviours that may challenge
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- A genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people
🌈 Why Join Us?
- Make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people
- Be part of a supportive organisation that values your expertise and leadership
- Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Work within a therapeutic, child-centred environment focused on positive outcomes
📩 We'd love to hear from you!
If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and help create brighter futures for children and young people, apply today or send us a message for a confidential conversation.
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